TechCrunch A newly discovered set of vulnerabilities in AMD chips is making waves not because of the scale of the flaws, but rather the rushed, market-ready way they were disclosed by the researchers. When was the last time a bug had its own professionally shot video and PR rep, yet the company was only alerted 24 hours ahead of time? The flaws may be real, but the precedent set here is an unsavory one. Read More6 days

CNETResearchers find 13 vulnerabilities in AMD’s Ryzen and EPYC chips, which could let attackers install malware on highly guarded portions of the processor.Researchers find 13 vulnerabilities in AMD’s Ryzen and EPYC chips, which could let attackers install malware on highly guarded portions of the processor.6 days

CNETOn today's podcast, we chat about hospitals' use of VR, Trump's involvement in Broadcom and Qualcomm, and AMD security flaws.On today's podcast, we chat about hospitals' use of VR, Trump's involvement in Broadcom and Qualcomm, and AMD security flaws.6 days

TechCrunchWhen the Spectre and Meltdown bugs hit, it became clear that they wouldn't be fixed with a few quick patches — the problem runs deeper than...When the Spectre and Meltdown bugs hit, it became clear that they wouldn't be fixed with a few quick patches — the problem runs deeper than that. Fortunately, Intel has had plenty of time to work on it, and new...4 days

CNETResearchers from Kaspersky Lab have found software vulnerabilities that give them online access more than 1,000 gas stations around the world.Researchers from Kaspersky Lab have found software vulnerabilities that give them online access more than 1,000 gas stations around the world.1 week

THE VERGEMicrosoft is introducing a new bug bounty reward for the...Microsoft is introducing a new bug bounty reward for the “speculative execution” CPU vulnerabilities that were disclosed recently. The software giant is offering up to $250,000 for bugs that are similar to the Meltdown and Spectre CPU flaws. Microsoft’s bounty...4 days

CNETToday's tech stories include the discovery of a major AMD chip vulnerability, Fitbit's kid-focused fitness tracker and a startup's unapproved satellite launch.Today's tech stories include the discovery of a major AMD chip vulnerability, Fitbit's kid-focused fitness tracker and a startup's unapproved satellite launch.6 days

CNETResearchers from Recorded Future say the Chinese government has altered its database to hide what cybersecurity flaws they could be using.Researchers from Recorded Future say the Chinese government has altered its database to hide what cybersecurity flaws they could be using.1 week

9to5MacFacebook caused a lot of raised eyebrows when it incorporated the Onavo Protect iOS VPN app into its...Facebook caused a lot of raised eyebrows when it incorporated the Onavo Protect iOS VPN app into its own app in a feature it called Protect. Facebook billed it as protecting user data, but in practice it does the opposite,...2 weeks

THE VERGEFollowing a year of criticism over transparency on internet platforms,...Following a year of criticism over transparency on internet platforms, the Federal Election Commission today proposed stricter regulations on how the agency handles disclaimers for political ads online. The rules may not be in place before the midterms The FEC...5 days

9to5MacAs the annual Pwn2Own conference continues today, Safari remains a common target among security...As the annual Pwn2Own conference continues today, Safari remains a common target among security researchers. Following the exploits we reported on earlier today, day two of the conference brought more news for Apple… more…4 days

THE VERGEMicrosoft is adding support for AMD’s FreeSync displays to its...Microsoft is adding support for AMD’s FreeSync displays to its Xbox One X and Xbox One S consoles soon. The upcoming Xbox spring update already includes 1440p support on the Xbox One S and Xbox One X for monitors, but...1 week

CNETWith growing concern over privacy, these devices have new features to ease your security anxieties.With growing concern over privacy, these devices have new features to ease your security anxieties.1 week

TechCrunch We’re hearing from a number of sources that Giphy, the big platform for hosting GIFs that... We’re hearing from a number of sources that Giphy, the big platform for hosting GIFs that also runs a GIF keyboard, set out to raise huge new financing round — though it’s not clear if it ever crossed the finish...1 week

Windows CentralThe AmazonBasics Laptop Stand is currently on sale at Amazon for just $38.20. That brings it $10 below its regular price and...The AmazonBasics Laptop Stand is currently on sale at Amazon for just $38.20. That brings it $10 below its regular price and what it's been selling for during most of the year so far. This stand can raise, turn and...1 week

TechCrunch GV partner Lo Toney is looking to raise up to... GV partner Lo Toney is looking to raise up to $50 million for his new fund, Plexo Capital, Axios first reported. Since 2017, Toney has been incubating Plexo Capital inside GV, formerly known as Google Ventures. The idea with Plexo Capital,...1 week

CNETYou don't have to spend hundreds of dollars on a security camera. Here are some affordable models you can use to monitor your home.You don't have to spend hundreds of dollars on a security camera. Here are some affordable models you can use to monitor your home.1 week

CNETChipmaker Xilinx is betting its new Everest design will accelerate today's computing chores -- and appeal to programmers, not just hardware nerds.Chipmaker Xilinx is betting its new Everest design will accelerate today's computing chores -- and appeal to programmers, not just hardware nerds.15 hours

CNETSecurity researchers are seeing a shift where attackers would much rather hit your smartphones than your computers.Security researchers are seeing a shift where attackers would much rather hit your smartphones than your computers.2 weeks

9to5Mac...One security feature a user could potentially find annoying is being locked out of an iPhone after a friend or family member entered multiple failed passcode attempts. In a case in China, a mother is furious after her toddler managed...2 weeks

TechCrunch Magic Leap still hasn’t released a product, but... Magic Leap still hasn’t released a product, but they’re continuing to raise a lot of cash to get there. The Plantation, Florida-based augmented reality startup announced today that it has raised $461 million from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s sovereign investment...2 weeks

BBCChipmaker Broadcom's attempt to buy US rival Qualcomm "threatens national security", the president says.Chipmaker Broadcom's attempt to buy US rival Qualcomm "threatens national security", the president says.7 days

THE VERGEFacebook’s chief security officer, Alex Stamos, will leave the company later this year, according to The...Facebook’s chief security officer, Alex Stamos, will leave the company later this year, according to The New York Times. His departure reportedly comes as a result of disagreements over how to handle the spread of misinformation on the social network....3 hours

SCIENCE DAILYFor decades, combustion researchers and engine companies have been seeking to understand how these gases are produced during combustion so that they can find ways to reduce them....For decades, combustion researchers and engine companies have been seeking to understand how these gases are produced during combustion so that they can find ways to reduce them. Now researchers have synthesized more than a decade's worth of combustion studies...1 week

TechCrunch The UK’s data protection agency will push for increased transparency into how personal data... The UK’s data protection agency will push for increased transparency into how personal data flows between digital platforms to ensure people being targeted for political advertising are able to understand why and how it is happening. Read More2 weeks

CNETCascade Lake processors for servers, coming this year, will fight back against a new class of vulnerabilities, says CEO Brian Krzanich.Cascade Lake processors for servers, coming this year, will fight back against a new class of vulnerabilities, says CEO Brian Krzanich.4 days

THE VERGEPresident Donald Trump issued an order Monday evening blocking any merger of the chipmaking...President Donald Trump issued an order Monday evening blocking any merger of the chipmaking giants Broadcom and Qualcomm, saying it was necessary to protect national security. There is “credible evidence,” the order says, that if the Singapore-based Broadcom took control...1 week

MacRumorsThe Information has published an in-depth look at...The Information has published an in-depth look at how Siri has transitioned from one of Apple's most promising technologies into a "major problem" for the company. The article includes interviews with a dozen former Apple employees who worked on the...5 days

CNETResearchers from IOActive show how easy it is to take over robots you can find in stores and hotels.Researchers from IOActive show how easy it is to take over robots you can find in stores and hotels.2 weeks

Ideas for new NASA mission can now include spacecraft powered by plutonium

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Major video game tournament abandoning Seattle for Vancouver

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Instant Apps are Google’s latest play to woo game developers to its services

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The Cmicro is a temperature sensor that makes microwaving more complicated